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| I love a good view |
The winding roads, native and ornamental trees and outstanding views of the surrounding Bay Area alone make this a worthy destination. But there's more...It's well planned, you can feel the history here, and the park seems to go on and on with hills and turns and valleys. The mausoleums, monuments and gravestones are each a piece of art; some are resting places of notable local celebrities. Charles Crocker, Julia Morgan and artist Thomas Hill are resting here along with regular folks.
It's quiet so you can hear the birds sing and the wind blow. People walk their dogs or just themselves along the meandering roads. The hills are no joke, so a workout is possible. During the holidays there's a light display in the entrance circle, docent tours year-round and in April the Tulip Extravaganza. Who doesn't want to go to an extravaganza in a graveyard?
They really put the park into memorial park. I never feel morose or think about my own grief when I'm here. Though it would be a wonderful place for thoughtful remembrance or to have a good cry; I'd rather bring a picnic and laugh with my friends or show up for the sunset with my husband. And of course, there's plenty of parking.
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| Bronze gates |
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